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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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